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On March 1, a federal jury awarded one of our clients more than $2 million in damages. The passenger, a 47 year old man from Trinidad and Tobago claimed that the Norwegian Cruise Lines medical staff was negligent in failing to provide proper treatment after diagnosing him with a heart...
Attorneys for Kenneth Manzanares are hoping to reach a plea agreement and avoid a trial. Kenneth Manzanares was charged with murder in the death of his wife during an Alaskan cruise in 2017. Manzanares, a Utah resident, is accused of killing his wife while the couple was traveling on the...
The New York Post reports that the Norwegian Gem was stranded off the coast of New York City as high winds prevented the vessel from docking on Monday, February 25, 2019. Apparently the vessel had to wait hours before before docking, delaying departure for thousands of passengers as well as...
Over the weekend, an elderly passenger was air evacuated from Princess Cruises' Sea Princess after a suspected brain bleed. Flying over 150 miles – which is a long, long way by helicopter for a medical rescue – a team from RACQ CQ was winced on the deck to stabilize the...
OutbreakNewsToday.com reports another virus outbreak on a cruise ship – this time a Princess Cruises vessel, the Island Princess. Per the article, "according to officials, 91 passengers and crew onboard the Island Princess voyage were stricken with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. In response to the outbreak, Princess Cruises and...
What can injured passengers expect when they reach out to the personal injury law firm of Waks and Barnett, P.A. after they were hurt on a cruise ship? Miami based attorney Joel Barnett explains briefly in this video how the law firm works to help its clients after a terrible...
Sexual assault and rape are more common than most cruise ship travelers would imagine and the stories of the victims are often difficult to imagine. When booking a cruise vacation, women and families with younger children should consider the potential hazards that cruise ships present. Just performing a quick Google...
The Norwegian Epic cruise ship, after dealing with power and engine issues, crashed into a pier in San Juan, Mexico. The vessel was headed into port, diverted to the port because of power issues. The vessel can be seen making contact with the pier in the video posted below. Norwegian...
A recent injury aboard the Viking Sun cruise ship lead to the involvement of the Chilean Navy. On Sunday, February 10, a 66 year old female passenger identified as Sheila Eaton suffered a serious head injury. According to a Maritime Herald report, medical aid was provided on the boat. When...
No one wants to feel queasy on their cruise ship vacation. And certainly, no passenger wants to experience vomiting, diarrhea and severe stomach cramps after paying for passage on a cruise ship to the Bahamas or Gulf of Mexico. Often, this happens because of a norovirus outbreak or other viral...